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School of Public Health Community Engagement Indigenous Assistant ProfessorEdmonton, AB, Canada (On-site)Be the First to ApplyJob InfoJob Identification 3408Job Category Faculty & Faculty ServicesPosting Date 01/22/2026, 04:56 PMApply Before 02/20/2026, 06:55 AMJob Schedule Full timeLocations Edmonton, AB, Canada (On-site)Category Type AcademicPosition Type Faculty (Includes Asst. Professors, Associate Professors)College/Administrative Portfolio College of Health SciencesFaculty/Department Public HealthAbout the TeamThe School of Public Health integrates research, graduate education, and community engagement to improve population health. Its interdisciplinary structure includes academic programs, centres, and research teams focused on tackling pressing public health issues locally and globally. The School is dedicated to creating knowledge, training public health professionals, and advancing evidence-informed policy and practice.Job DescriptionThis position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.The School of Public Health at the University of Alberta invites First Nations, Métis, or Inuit individuals to apply for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level. We are seeking outstanding First Nations, Métis, or Inuit candidates to develop a strong and meaningful research program in community engagement and the scholarship of engagement. The successful applicant's research program must align with the University of Alberta's Strategic Plan, Shape, to increase Indigenous community-engaged research, including “Indigenous Ways of Knowing, thoughtful community engagement and support for and value of Indigenous research”. The candidate should contribute to one or more of the University of Alberta’s Strategic Research Plan, Forward with Purpose Areas of Global Excellence and/or Areas of Growth. The successful applicant will have or will need to develop strong ties with local Indigenous scholars and/or communities. For more information visit the School of Public Health. https://www.ualberta.ca/en/public-health/index.htmlResponsibilitiesThe School of Public Health recognizes that our people are our greatest strength and always strives to provide an environment supporting diversity and collaboration fostering the highest caliber of training and research. The successful candidate will be appointed as a faculty member in the School of Public Health. This is a 1.0 full-time position, and will comprise 40% research, 40% teaching and 20% service. The successful candidate will conduct innovative independent research that attracts external funding and outstanding research trainees and will contribute to the School’s graduate programs (PhD, MSc, MPH and MACE) and proposed Bachelor of Health Science undergraduate program.QualificationsThe successful candidate must be First Nations, Métis, or Inuit.The successful candidate must have completed a PhD in Public Health or related field prior to their appointment (July 1, 2026) and have experience in teaching.To applyInterested individuals should use the link below to submit the following:A record of teaching experienceA brief statement of teaching interests,A one to two-page description of current and future research plansThree original research papers or reports that best exemplify your community-engaged researchNames and contact information of three referees.Eligibility for this role is limited to individuals with confirmed First Nation, Métis, or Inuit membership or citizenship. Applicants advancing to the interview stage will be required to submit documentation verifying their membership or citizenship.About UsEdmonton and the University of Alberta are situated on Treaty 6 territory, homeland of the Métis, and traditional meeting ground and home for many Indigenous Peoples, including Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Dene, and Nakota Sioux. Established in 1908 as a board-governed, public institution, the University of Alberta has earned the reputation of being one of the best universities in Canada based on strengths in teaching, research, and service. It is one of the top five teaching and research universities in Canada. It serves over 40,000 students with more than 15,000 faculty and staff.The University is home to a diverse and welcoming community of over 1,900 Indigenous students from Nations across Turtle Island. In 2022, the University's Indigenous Strategic Plan was implemented, reflecting an important step in our institution’s commitment to reconciliation in post-secondary education and research, addressing the historical legacy of the residential school system and Canada’s colonial history in a meaningful and lasting way. The University's principles and actions are underpinned by a respect for the dignity, rights, and full participation of all individuals who live, work, and learn within the University.Edmonton, a city of nearly 1.5 million people, is the sixth largest metropolitan area in Canada and has the second largest Indigenous population and the fourth largest Black population of any Canadian city. The Canadian prairies are the second most densely populated Black region in Canada and as a demographic, Black people are growing faster in Alberta than in any other region, apart from central Canada. Nearly 10% of Edmonton's population is of South Asian origin and 16% of East and Southeast Asian origin, with growing numbers of Edmontonians of Filipino, Latin American and Middle Eastern origins. The Edmonton public school system offers bilingual education for children in French, German, Hebrew, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), and American Sign Language. Amiskwaciy Academy offers Cree as a high school credit and has started an Aboriginal study course in junior high school. At least two high schools, Amiskwaciy Academy and Victoria School of the Arts offer Cree and Blackfoot as a high school credit and have started an Indigenous Ways of Knowing program in junior high school.About UsThe University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.This position requires that the incumbent be eligible to participate in government-funded research projects including active ability to receive federal research funds on behalf of the university. Individuals having an active affiliation with a Named Research Organization are ineligible to participate in government-funded research projects in Sensitive Technology Research Areas in Canada. Applicants must be able to meet all applicable research security requirements.At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms - physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr